ExpressJet

I am Joshua M. Javits and I have been asked by the IAM and ExpressJet to oversee the seniority integration review process for the combination of seniority lists resulting from the merger of Atlantic Southeast Airlines (“ASA”) and ExpressJet. By way of brief background, I am a full-time professional mediator and arbitrator. I am a […]

Sisters and Brothers: Your negotiating committee is pleased to announce that the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) representing nearly 1,000 flight attendants, and ExpressJet Airlines have reached a new tentative labor agreement. As in the previous tentative agreement, the overall value of the four-year accord maintains its status as the leading regional

Sisters and Brothers: Your Negotiating Committee met with ExpressJet the week of March 4, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia. We made significant progress this week and to build on that progress, your committee will be meeting informally with ExpressJet next week in Atlanta, Georgia Negotiations updates can be accessed at: www.iamDL142.org or on the IAM ExpressJet

Sisters and Brothers: The Company made an agonizing announcement today that they would be furloughing Flight Attendants on the CRJ side of the operation in April. Over the last year there has been so much uncertainty and we understand the impact this has on all of our families and us. The length of this impact

Since the last Tentative Agreement (TA) on a Joint Collective Bargaining Agreement was voted down by the membership, ExpressJet has furloughed hundreds of flight attendants, closed crew bases, completed the sale of the company to a third-party investor, changed senior management and announced the acquisition of 25 new aircraft. The union and company had dialogue

Sisters and Brothers: In light of the recent closure of the IAH terminal B security checkpoint, we have followed up with the Company regarding the continued government shutdown and its effects on TSA employees, specifically the increasing amount of TSA agents missing work due to not being paid. The Company responded that they had confirmed

Sisters and Brothers: Today the company announced that effective ‪May 1, 2019, they will open a CRJ200 base in IAH to support our United flying.  As of today, they expect to have approximately 16 daily departures.  The Company also anticipates that the base will continue to grow through the second quarter. Please review Sections 16,

Sisters and Brothers: We have been hearing from members that several airports are experiencing very long lines due to a wave of TSA sick calls because they aren’t being paid due the government shutdown. For the airports with KCM hopefully this won’t be an issue but I’m sure they would eventually close KCM check points

Sisters and Brothers: Please be advised the phone number listed for Christine Perez IAH grievance representative was incorrect on the communication sent out yesterday. Her correct phone number is 832-982-9778.  We apologize for the error and appreciate your understanding.   In solidarity,                             

Sisters and Brothers: As you know we have had Local Lodge elections and many of your Local Lodge representatives have changed.  We are still working through the transition and training process, so your patience is appreciated.  But as always representing the membership is of the utmost priority.  Attached is an updated contact list.  We are